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Tag Archives: re-writing
One Complete Manuscript
Image: Ranse Parker Over the past few days I imposed internet silence on my activities in order to focus on one important task: completing the manuscript of GREENER IS THE GRASS. And last night, I finished it. It’s a crashing … Continue reading
Posted in Edinburgh, Fiction, Food, Drink and Bevvy, Leith, Writing
Tagged booze, coffee shop, crime fiction paranormal fiction, critique, Devon Ellington, Edinburgh, Editing, Fiction, Internet, Leith, manuscript, Muse Online Writers’ Conference, NaNoWriMo, Queen Charlotte Rooms, re-writing, short story, trusted readers, Writing, writing workshop
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Time To Be Extra Productive
Image: zoutedrop Yet again I’m struggling with the front cover for the next issue of the Ranfurly Review. Every flippin’ time I struggle to find something suitable that fits my image of what the issue should convey. Thankfully, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Edinburgh, Publishing and Marketing, Writing
Tagged clothes, cover design, Edinburgh Book Festival, Editing, Fiction, GDR, hot weather, Madness, Publishing and Marketing, Ranfurly Review, re-writing, short fiction, Strunk and White, summer clothing, Weather, Writing, Writing New Year
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Lilos And Loungers
Image: Clare Savory The holiday bug has bitten. I’m not talking about taking a few days off work to relax, do some writing or work around the house, I’m talking about going somewhere the sun always shines, the sky and … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Family, Fiction, Reading, Writing
Tagged Albert Camus, Books, crime fiction, drafting, Editing, Fiction, insomnia, re-writing, Reading, Sleep, summer holiday, vacation, Will Self, Writing
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The Problem With Pop Stars Today
Image: BBC/Spindrift Pop stars, regardless of how little talent they actually have, still think they are so far above the law they can do what they like. Case in point at Glasgow Sheriff Court the other day, when 25-year-old Aaron … Continue reading →